Aruba Networks ArubaOS memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Aruba Networks ArubaOS. This issue affects some unknown processing. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-9003. The attack requires access to the local network. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Aruba Networks ArubaOS (the affected version is unknown) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple memory corruption flaws are present in ArubaOS which could allow an unauthenticated user to crash ArubaOS processes. With sufficient time and effort, it is possible these vulnerabilities could lead to the ability to execute arbitrary code - remote code execution has not yet been confirmed.

The bug was discovered 10/11/2017. The weakness was published 08/06/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at arubanetworks.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-9003 since 05/15/2017. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 104176 (ArubaOS Multiple Vulnerabilities (2017-006)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (104176). Similar entry is available at VDB-122662. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 104176
Nessus Name: ArubaOS Multiple Vulnerabilities (2017-006)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/15/2017 🔍
10/11/2017 +149 days 🔍
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10/25/2017 +14 days 🔍
08/06/2018 +284 days 🔍
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08/07/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/07/2025 +2345 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: arubanetworks.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-9003 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9003
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122665
SecurityTracker: 1039580

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2018 07:16
Updated: 01/07/2025 13:33
Changes: 08/07/2018 07:16 (63), 03/13/2020 17:49 (1), 05/01/2023 08:40 (4), 01/07/2025 13:33 (29)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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